Swatching the Mail

**davidlpope** · 7th May 10, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

You might also want to consider MacMillan Hunting Weathered, a bit difficult to come by, but worth the search.

If anyone is interested in getting in on custom run of heavyweight MacMillan Hunting Weathered, please PM me.

David

**xman** · 11th May 10, 10:09 PM

Just got some samples from D C Dalgleish. 11oz., but I had to see what the fuss was about. They sure have nice colours and it is good and soft on the hand. I got the MacLaren Modern and MacDonald Modern to confirm that they are using the same colour hues and the MacLaren Ancient to see what those would look like in a MacDonald. I have to say, I'm not a fan of Ancient colours, but Dalgleish has a nice interpretation. I also had them send their infamous MacDonald Reproduction. VERY nice, IMO. I really want to compare this with Lochcarron's Weathered eventually. It is also good to get a swatch with part of the traditional selvage.

I know, I know ... I haven't even ordered my first wool kilt and I'm thinking of the next, but I rationalize it this way, with a better understanding of all my options chances are I'll be far less likely to be disappointed with the decisions I will make. Informed choices, right?

Anyhow, I'm still waiting on a few more samples and my first PV Casual to see how my measurements are. This is a real test of my patience alright.

**Gryphon noir** · 11th May 10, 10:30 PM

*Chuckle*

When your multiple kilts {and it will be, trust me!} arrive, I'll be able to spot you on the street!

Excellent idea to get the swatches first. My swatch is sitting on the desk in front of me.....can't wait to see what that will look like as a kilt!

**NewEnglander** · 12th May 10, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Macmillan's son

Rocky at USAK made me a very nice "Macmillan Black" (not officially clan recognized) PV casual a couple of weeks ago that I wore for the first time to the Sacramento Games last weekend. I made that purchase based on all of you guy's well deserved positive feedback on his products and service. I will try to get a photo up here and to Rocky soon.

MacMillan Black? I've never seen that, not even on Rocky's site. Was it a special order PV?

**MacMillans son** · 12th May 10, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by NewEnglander

MacMillan Black? I've never seen that, not even on Rocky's site. Was it a special order PV?

USAK just has it listed as the "Macmillan" tartan in their casual/semi traditional selection. No special order. I believe that Marton Mills is the producer of the PV, and as far as I know, the only one producing that tartan. They show it on their website under their Jura range (16 oz wool).

Apparently there has been much discussion about the tartan's legitimacy, or illegitimacy as the case may be. It is not a recognized tartan by the Chief of Clan Macmillan, hence the "controversy". The colors are much more vibrant and defined than either photos on USAK or Marton. The dark color is definitely black, surrounded by a dark burgandy/blood red, then gold with dark green and black fine lines and over check. I really like it, in spite of its outlaw status.

But as others have said to me numerous times, "if in doubt, order a swatch to make sure you like it"

**fluter** · 12th May 10, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Macmillan's son

USAK just has it listed as the "Macmillan" tartan in their casual/semi traditional selection. No special order. I believe that Marton Mills is the producer of the PV, and as far as I know, the only one producing that tartan. They show it on their website under their Jura range (16 oz wool).

Also under the PV here. To find it, select Schoolwear & the range is Balmoral.

**MacMillans son** · 12th May 10, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Also under the PV here. To find it, select Schoolwear & the range is Balmoral.

Thanks fluter, that is the one. Most of the Marton ranges on their site don't load for me and, not knowing which one was the PV range, I gave up looking after a few. The one shown is actually really close except it doesn't show the color of the dark green line bordering the gold, and the green over check very well. Other than that, its a very accurate representation.

**NewEnglander** · 12th May 10, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Also under the PV here. To find it, select Schoolwear & the range is Balmoral.

I guess when I saw the tartan I focused more on the yellow than the black...

**davidlpope** · 9th June 10, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

USAK just has it listed as the "Macmillan" tartan in their casual/semi traditional selection. No special order. I believe that Marton Mills is the producer of the PV, and as far as I know, the only one producing that tartan. They show it on their website under their Jura range (16 oz wool).

Apparently there has been much discussion about the tartan's legitimacy, or illegitimacy as the case may be. It is not a recognized tartan by the Chief of Clan Macmillan, hence the "controversy". The colors are much more vibrant and defined than either photos on USAK or Marton. The dark color is definitely black, surrounded by a dark burgandy/blood red, then gold with dark green and black fine lines and over check. I really like it, in spite of its outlaw status.

But as others have said to me numerous times, "if in doubt, order a swatch to make sure you like it"

Follow this link to a thread about a kilt made from this fabric:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...an-kilt-58713/

David

**xman** · 11th June 10, 03:24 PM

A package today fro House of Edgar. No pics this time, but it means that all I am waiting on now is Lochcarron's plaids from B&S. By the end of next week I should think.